The 1992 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1992. Incumbent Democrat Bruce Sundlun defeated Republican nominee Elizabeth A. Leonard with 61.55% of the vote.
A Democrat would not be elected Governor of Rhode Island again until Gina Raimondo did so in 2014.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 15, 1992.
Democratic primary
Candidates Bruce Sundlun, incumbent governor Francis X. Flaherty, former mayor of Warwick
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Elizabeth A. Leonard, IT professional, and insurance executive J. Michael Levesque, Mayor of West Warwick
Results
General election Candidates Major party candidates Bruce Sundlun, Democratic Elizabeth A. Leonard, Republican
Other candidates Joseph F. Devine, Independent Jack D. Potter, Populist John J. Staradumsky, Independent
Results
By county Bruce SundlunDemocratic Betty Leonard Republican All Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol14,22361.2%8,41036.2%5972.5% Kent47,74660.8%27,14534.6%3,6754.6% Newport22,88664.0%12,01533.6%8812.5% Providence145,25061.2%81,27634.2%10,9234.6% Washington31,37963.0%16,74433.6%1,6683.4%
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